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[Tiago Rodrigues]

Well, it's just as i asked.

Which one is your choice?

And if it's not one of these, which game is your GOTY choice?

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

KCD2.

It feels like the best representation of where that genre is headed.

 

[Bartski]

Death Stranding 2

 

[kpopSuperstar]

E33 and Kingdom Come II is a step above anything this year. With Arc Raiders right below it. That is the god damn truth that no one worth a damn can argue against.

 

[R3TRO]

Death Stranding 2

 

[kaizenkko]

Death Stranding 2. The game is great and the collective butthurt would be amazing.

 

[Bridges]

I only played Clair Obscure and Donkey Kong, and I'd probably give the edge to Clair Obscure.

Blue Prince, The Alters and The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- would all be better choices in my opinion but I think it makes sense that the GOTY is Clair Obscure if you think about it less of "which of these games was the best" and more of "what game most strongly defined this year".

But if that were the real criteria, then Balatro should've won last year.

 

[lastmessiah]

Blue Prince

 

[AJUMP23]

I had the most fun playing DK.

 

[cireza]

None. All poop.

Best games I have played this year are Xeno X DE, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Capcom Collection 2, which are not new games.

Metroid Prime 4 will most certainly take the spot of the best new game, as far as I am concerned. Night Striker Gear deserve a mention, even if it is not GOTY contender in any way.

Haven't played Ninja Gaiden 4, which is probably fantastic as well.

 

[jshackles]

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

So what are the snubs? any others?

• ghost of yotei
• blue prince
• split fiction
• arc raiders

 

[Little Mac]

My GOTY is between Expedition 33, Hades 2, Silksong, and Dispatch.

I'm only on episode 6 of Dispatch but I'm shocked it didn't get more recognition.

 

[Dacvak]

It's gotta be E33. Though I almost want DS2 to win just to see the insane backlash lol.

 

[Alandring]

I would vote for Dispatch.

 

[emivita]

No Cronos, no pick.

 

[jmiller180]

I'm picking E33, but Hades 2 and Silksong were both phenomenal. For my tastes, this year hasn't been ultra stacked (that was 2023 for me), but the quality has been super high. Hoping DS2 is announced for PC at the award show. Plus, I have KCD2 still in my backlog.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

This E33 gamepass bag game might be the closest MS ever gets to winning or even being nominated for a GOTY going forward.

 

[Punished Miku]

Death Stranding 2 is the clear chaos pick.

It would lead to riots from the Clair Obscur fans, embolden the Kojima / Keighley romance, and lead to the humiliation of the Game Awards. It's the only choice.

 

[Kacho]

It's gotta be E33. Though I almost want DS2 to win just to see the insane backlash lol.

I'd pay money to see it

 

[HRK69]

Hades 2 stood above everything else this year for me, nothing brought me more joy

 

[pudel]

Death Stranding 2 is the clear chaos pick.

It would lead to riots from the Clair Obscur fans, embolden the Kojima / Keighley romance, and lead to the humiliation of the Game Awards. It's the only choice.

Nah, the real chaos picks would be Hades2 or Hollow Knight!

 

[RiccochetJ]

I had a very difficult time choosing between E33 and Hades 2. I went with E33 because of the experience playing it, but I am completely addicted to Hades 2 and it's caused some late nights and the "Just one more run, and then I'll go to bed"

 

[Mr Moose]

E33.

 

[Lokaum D+]

there is only one right answer

 

[R6Rider]

E33 and I haven't even played it yet.

 

[yamaci17]

I've played none of them
but I'm inclined to say hollow knight

as for your question, my goty so far is the outer worlds 2. and I don't think expedition 33 or kcd 2 would surpass it but kcd 2 might come close

 

[ReyBrujo]

Didn't play any (got Bananza sealed still) but I expect 33 to win.

 

[VGA-Games]

I voted for Donkey Kong: Bananza

But I wouldn't complain if Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 or Hades II Wins!

 

[yet_another_alt]

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition

Was that this year? I guess that gets my vote too simply because of mecha.

 

[El Hee-Ho]

KCD2, with Silksong being a very close second.

 

[phant0m]

I'm a ride or die for KCD2. It's the best RPG I've ever played after BG3.

Dispatch should be here over Silksong

If we must have a Sony game, Ghost over DS2.

 

[xanaum]

Death Stranding 2, obviously.

 

[adamsapple]

Folks, please check the [make votes public] button when making polls.

 

[Topher]

 

[bender]

I get why people like Clair Obscur, it just wasn't for me. Once the novelty of Bananza wore off, it becomes a slog with virtually no difficulty ramp until post-game. KCD2 just isn't fantastical enough for me, but that's not its' aim either. Silksong would be my pick, by default I guess. I didn't play DS2 or Hades 2 as I didn't enjoy the predecessors.

 

[Fbh]

Out of the list I've only played E33 and Silksong.
Really enjoyed both but E33 is easily my goty. As a new IP it just felt more fresh and unique, and Silksong had a few frustrating aspects (like them doubling down on annoying runbacks).

 

[Denton]

Best RPG since Witcher 3

Ex33 is 8/10 in my book

 

[Kacho]

Folks, please check the [make votes public] button when making polls.

I got you bro

 

[analog_future]

Yeah it's Expedition 33.


I briefly thought I might've leaned towards Donkey Kong Bonanza but nah, E33 is too special.

 

[Kacho]

Best RPG since Witcher 3

Ex33 is 8/10 in my book

egads. 10/10 sweater puppies.

 

[MiguelItUp]

DS2.

 

[Spyxos]

E33 and Kingdom Come II is a step above anything this year. With Arc Raiders right below it. That is the god damn truth that no one worth a damn can argue against.

 

[Northeastmonk]

I really enjoyed E33, but I had more fun with Death Stranding 2. That came from traveling the world and exploring different regions.

What a weird year. Half of what got nominated didn't even top my list.

I'll laugh if E33 gets it cause they basically made a Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy never wins GOTY.

 

[Braag]

For me it's a tie between KCD2 and Exp 33. But if I absolutely had to choose 1, maybe KCD2.

 

[mèx]

KCD2 is one of the best RPGs ever made, so my vote goes to that.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Hades II

 

[Tg89]

Silksong, Bananza, Ex33, KCD2 are all so so good.

Gun to my head, Silksong.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Folks, please check the [make votes public] button when making polls.

It was checked. I removed it on purpose

 

[Magic-DEI-Hire]

EDIT: Topher beat me to it lol